Bible Characters Under Pressure
This prophet served under four different empires yet maintained faithfulness through changing political systems.
Who is Daniel?
Which verse says believers should not be conformed to this world?
Romans 12:2
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed..."
Complete: "The greatest want of the world is the want of men who will not be bought or _____."
sold
(Education, p. 57)
Which disciple compromised under pressure by denying Jesus three times?
Peter
(Matthew 26:69–75)
Paul says Satan transforms himself into what?
An angel of light
(2 Corinthians 11:14)
This righteous king tore his clothes when the Book of the Law was found and discovered how far God's people had drifted from truth.
Who is Josiah?
(2 Kings 22)
Which verse says "Bad company corrupts good morals/communications"?
1 Corinthians 15:33
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt..."
Complete: "It is the grace of Christ in the soul that makes one _____ from the world."
differ
(Review and Herald, Jan. 24, 1893)
Which Bible character chose suffering with God's people rather than the pleasures of Egypt?
Moses
(Hebrews 11:24–26)
According to Revelation 12, what weapon does Satan use against the remnant?
War
(Revelation 12:17)
This young king began well, but after becoming strong, pride led him to enter the sanctuary and offer incense unlawfully.
Who is Uzziah?
(2 Chronicles 26:16-21)
Which verse describes Christians as "strangers and pilgrims" on the earth?
Hebrews 13:14
(also accept 1 Peter 2:11)
"For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."
Complete: "Conformity to worldly customs converts the church to the world; it never converts the world to _____."
Christ
(The Great Controversy, p. 509)
Which church in Revelation was rebuked for being lukewarm rather than openly rebellious?
Laodicea
(Revelation 3:14–22)
Which three powers form the counterfeit trinity of Revelation?
(Revelation 12-13)
This priest stood against widespread compromise after Israel joined themselves to Baal-peor and was commended with a covenant of peace.
Who is Phinehas?
(Numbers 25)
Which prophetic verse speaks of God's people shining and leading many to righteousness?
Daniel 12:3
"And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament..."
In which Ellen G. White book would you find the statement, "The greatest want of the world..."?
Education
Which Bible character's greatest temptation was comfort and silence rather than persecution?
Peter
(Matthew 26:69–75)
What spiritual condition in Laodicea makes it especially dangerous?
Believing it is rich while actually being spiritually poor
(Revelation 3:17)
This prophet was offered food from the king's table but refused it because the food had been offered to idols.
Who is Micaiah?
(1 Kings 22:13-14)
Which verse tells believers to shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation?
Philippians 2:15
Complete: "The world should not be introduced into the church, and married to the church, forming a bond of _____."
friendship
(The Great Controversy, p. 588)
These people remained faithful while nearly all Israel worshipped the golden calves established by Jeroboam.
Who are the faithful Levites?
(2 Chronicles 11:13-17)
Which spirit in Revelation gathers the kings of the earth to Armageddon?
Spirits of devils working miracles
(Revelation 16:13-14)